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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Taurus Model 85
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · COLD WAR
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
- Cartridge.38 Special +P
- RimfireNo
◈Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeDouble/Single Action (DA/SA)
- Fire Modesdouble action / single action
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Magazine Capacity5
- Safety Typetransfer bar
▣Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length50.8 mm
- Sight Typefixed front sight
- Iron SightsYes
◇Construction3MOD.3
- Overall Length190.5 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood, pearl, polymer
◆Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width34.2 mm
- Height109 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1980Production started
- 2017Production ended
46
years in service
37
years in production
1
countries operating
05 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theRevolverscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Firearm mechanism where double action (DA) requires a long trigger pull to cock and release the hammer, while single action (SA) requires only a short pull to release a pre-cocked hammer.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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